sad to see lee go was definatly 1 for the future

Is it looking like another year of not bringing many young players through then?

Hmm, have to see what chances they get eh.

Don't remember seeing Scott Johnson, but thought Gomersall did okay against Quins and could have been promising, same for Liam Welham.

Gomersall has been very ordinary in a poor reserve grade comp, Liam Welham whilst looking promising has not developed physically and Scott Johnson had size but no engine.

I think Rovers have made the correct retention and releasing calls with their youngsters this year.

Fair dues mate, to be honest I'm only basing it on what I've seen when they've being in the first team, not caught any reserve matches so you're a better judge then me really.

so GG, is our Academy, Reserves etcetera now being run like a proper SL set up that's got half a chance of bringing some players through to the first team?

I remember about a year, eighteen months ago or so there was quite a lot of criticism about the set up not being very professional or well run, has this now changed?

I think its fair to say the criticism leveled at the time was justified and i think its also fair to say there have been huge improvements in their YD program in that time, though its still some way off other clubs imo.

What Rovers need at this time continuity, their coaching staff have been changed far too often in the past couple of years for any long term plans to be implemented effectively. I think Chris Chester and Andrew Webster have huge roles to play and all the vibes i am getting is that they have their heads screwed on and are liked by the majority of the players unlike their predecessor which is a major step forward.

Lee Gommersol didnt even have a position to call his own at reserve grade.
Gareth Moore, James Green, Rich Beaumont, Liam Watts and Callum Taylor are all better front row prospects than Scott Johnson. I would be tempted to add John Young to that list aswell if he were a stone heavier.

Clearly you and Justin have a difference of opinion.

Im surprised weve kept Frankie to be honest - as he doesnt look like hes going to break through into the 1st team at all...

This may be just what these boys need. A few years in the first team at another club, and they may find themselves back.